Statistics on COVID-19, unemployment & UI benefits
Updated : May 22nd, 2020
There is little doubt that coronavirus has taken the world by storm. With West Virginia reporting a confirmed case, all 50 states in the United States are now affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The deadly virus is not only leading to the shutdown of the states and assaulting the U.S. economy but also is increasing the unemployment rate. For those losing employment through no fault of their own, filing for UI benefits can be an effective way to overcome the unexpected financial crisis.
Amid the outbreak of coronavirus, many states have eased the unemployment benefits criteria and are offering immediate financial relief to those who have lost employment owing to the COVID-19 pandemic impacts such as travel restrictions, project cancelation, temporary shutdown of social gathering places, etc.
In this article, we will have a detailed look at the number of COVID-19 cases in popular states, the unemployment rate, and the unemployment benefits (UI) offered.
| STATES | CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES | UNEMPLOYMENT RATE 2020 | UI BENEFITS (MAX/WEEK) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 48,675 | 3.5 | $275 |
| Michigan | 53,510 | 3.8 | $363 |
| California | 88,201 | 3.9 | $450 |
| New Jersey | 153,441 | 3.8 | $696 |
| Illinois | 102,868 | 3.5 | $648 |
| Nevada | 7,255 | 3.6 | $426 |
| Ohio | 30,212 | 4.1 | $598 |
| New York | 366,357 | 3.8 | $435 |
| North Carolina | 21,220 | 3.6 | $350 |
| Pennsylvania | 69,372 | 4.7 | $561 |
| Oregon | 3,817 | 3.3 | $538 |
| Washington | 20,026 | 3.9 | $713 |
| Connecticut | 39,208 | 3.7 | $688 |
| Kentucky | 8,286 | 4.3 | $502 |
| Virginia | 34,137 | 67 | $378 |
| Georgia | 40,663 | 3.1 | $330 |
| Minnesota | 18,200 | 3.2 | $740 |
| Maryland | 43,531 | 3.3 | $430 |
| Massachusetts | 90,084 | 2.8 | $1153 |
| Indiana | 29,936 | 3.1 | $390 |
| Colorado | 23,191 | 2.5 | $573 |
| Louisiana | 36,504 | 5.3 | $284 |
| Tennessee | 18,961 | 3.3 | $275 |
| New Hampshire | 3,935 | 2.6 | $427 |
| Missouri | 11,655 | 3.5 | $320 |
| Iowa | 16,170 | 2.8 | $559 |
| Wisconsin | 13,885 | 3.5 | $370 |
| Oklahoma | 5,680 | 3.3 | $520 |
| Alabama | 13,288 | 2.7 | $265 |
| Utah | 7,874 | 2.5 | $543 |
| Arizona | 15,315 | 4.5 | $240 |
| South Carolina | 9,379 | 2.4 | $326 |
| Rhode Island | 13,571 | 3.4 | $707 |
| Arkansas | 5,458 | 3.5 | $451 |
| Hawaii | 647 | 2.7 | $630 |
| Kansas | 8,673 | 3.1 | $474 |
| Maine | 1,877 | 3.1 | $667 |
| Idaho | 2,534 | 2.8 | $414 |
| West Virginia | 1,603 | 5.0 | $424 |
| Montana | 479 | 3.5 | $518 |
| Nebraska | 11,425 | 2.9 | $414 |
| Delaware | 8,386 | 4.0 | $330 |
| Vermont | 950 | 2.4 | $466 |
| Mississippi | 12,222 | 5.5 | $235 |
| Wyoming | 801 | 3.7 | $489 |
| Alaska | 402 | 6.0 | $442 |
| District of Columbia | 7,788 | 5.2 | $444 |
| South Dakota | 4,250 | 3.4 | $390 |
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Cindy,
Please wait for an update from the office. There will be thousands of applications for the office to be processed. Make sure to check the status at regular intervals.
I have only received two of these payments and I did my application on April 9 through the Pega system. I was later allowed to file for PUA on April 28 and received two $600 payments on 05/04/2020. I have not received any more payments of the $600 and I have been claiming my weeks since April 12th until May 21. Why have I not gotten any more of the FPUC payments since?
Michelle,
They might be en route. Please wait for a couple of days and reach out to the Unemployment Office accordingly.
I been try to apply an you dont have a page to apply
Please keep in touch with me .
Need help.
Respectfully
Maria Elena Rojas
Mary,
Please note this is a private forum and we do not have access to your claim file. Please reach out to the office directly.
how can I get my unemployment checks , not getting them who canhelp me?
I closed my business 03/25/2020 due to covid 19. Is it too late to apply for unemployed benefits? Is it retroactive to the March closure date? We plan to reopen early June.
Terry,
You should still be able to claim. Please consider applying.
I want to know what is the Thais on my unemployment benefits and what decisions have been made and why I am still pending.
I am still waiting on claim information my name is samuel Jones my I would like to know what is the final decision thank you.
Samuel,
Please note this is a private forum and we do not have access to your claim file. Please wait for an update from the office. There will be thousands of applications for the office to be processed. Make sure to check the status at regular intervals.
How do you apply for PEUC
Barbara,
You should be able to claim it on the official Unemployment office website.
I am on SSDI. I’m 61 years old. Do I qualify for unemployment?
Sheila,
If you’re able and available for work, you should be able to receive benefits.